Intrigue Wines
Canada
Intrigue Wines was born in 2008 from the blending of two families united by their love for wine. This dynamic duo includes a winemaker, an accountant, an internet whiz, and a healthcare guru—all with a passion for vinous adventures. Geri, a third-generation Kelownian, dove into the wine world in 1998 with Cascadia Brands and later honed her skills at Gray Monk Cellars. Ross, a versatile internet entrepreneur and farmer, juggles logistics and design, while Roger, a winemaking maestro with a background at Tinhorn Creek and Gray Monk, brings his expertise to the table. Jillian, the healthcare pro, uses her skills to handle customer relations and marketing. Together, they craft award-winning wines at their charming “Two Wongs Make a White” farm in Oyama, making every bottle a testament to their collective passion and skill. Enjoy 4-5 complementary wine tastings, with time to shop for your favorite wine!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Intrigue Wines
Welcome back, scholars, to Intrigue Wines. In our previous exploration, we analyzed the brilliant commercial blending and marketing strategies that define this estate. …
Listen in the app2The Rainbow Ranch History
The ground beneath us on Goldie Road was once the thriving Rainbow Ranch, a substantial apple orchard that dominated this landscape. Understanding this history is crucial, as the transition from orchard fruit to grapevines is the…
Listen in the app3The Pedigree of Roger Wong
To comprehend the enological quality at Intrigue, we must examine the curriculum vitae of co-founder Roger Wong. His career is a comprehensive study of the BC wine industry. …
Listen in the app4The Davis Family and Vineyard Management
Equally critical to Intrigue's success is the Davis family. Jerry Davis, who worked as the controller for Gray Monk Estate Winery for fourteen years, brought an indispensable level of financial and operational acumen to the…
Listen in the app5The Oyama Vineyards Expansion
Intrigue's agricultural footprint extends significantly beyond the Goldie Road tasting room. To satisfy their diverse blending requirements, the partners strategically cultivate grapes across multiple sites. …
Listen in the app6Sourcing the Kelowna Chardonnay
While Lake Country is phenomenal for aromatic whites like Riesling and Pinot Gris, the cultivation of Chardonnay requires a slightly different thermal dynamic. Demonstrating their commitment to sourcing the right grape from the…
Listen in the app7The Bottling and Maturation Process
Finally, let us consider the culmination of this agricultural effort: the bottling process. After the grapes are harvested, destemmed, pressed, and fermented, they undergo meticulous clarification to remove unstable proteins and…
Listen in the app8Intrigue Wines
As we conclude our second, agriculturally focused exploration of Intrigue Wines, the sheer depth of effort required to produce a seemingly effortless bottle of wine becomes apparent. Behind the accessible labels and the joyful 'I…
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What is Intrigue Wines?
Intrigue Wines is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.0603, -119.4263 |
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